May 2013 Publisher Letter

Today, I couldn’t be more proud to have the citizens of Greater Boston as the magazine’s readership community.

Welcome to our Natural Pet Pages!

As coordinator for this new and important section of Natural Awakenings Boston, I am so excited to bring news of natural pet products, services, resources, events, and healthy living ideas to our community.

Pam Pearson and Wealthy Healthy Women

Fostering Wellness & Financial Freedom

Seeking a more balanced life and financial freedom, Pam Pearson created Wealthy Healthy Women, which is aligned with the products of USANA Health Sciences.

Cooking Vacations Celebrate the Food, Culture and Chefs of Italy

Cooking Vacations Italy offers hands-on cooking tours for those who want to learn how to prepare traditional Italian recipes from a team of expert chefs.

Beyond Mind-Body Medicine

Tapping Body Wisdom for Deeper Health

Belief in the effectiveness of mind-body medicine is steadily growing. At Massachusetts General Hospital, the Benson-Henry Institute is dedicated to this important science.

Barbara Gosselin

Beat Allergies with Antioxidants

Molly Robson

An Effective Way to Stimulate the Immune System of Pets (and People)

Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI) is a new modality to help stimulate the immune system of animals.

Dr. Margo Roman

Teen Drama Queens

Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

Adolescence can signal the sudden unraveling of previously sturdy mom-daughter relationships. Here are some calming, loving ways to weather a teenager’s mood swings and reactive outbursts.

Edible Hormones

Health Support for Women

Eating appropriately nutritious foods is a natural way to balance hormones that helps relieve symptoms of menopause, protect against breast cancer and preserve bone health. These four powerhouse foods top the drug-free approach.

Outdoor Options for Feline Friends

Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

Most indoor cats still love to explore the great outdoors. These simple guidelines can help you gently manage their fresh-air adventures without worry.

Listening to Inner Wisdom

5 Instincts to Heed

Being aware of our inner voice can also help us live a more satisfying life in the moment. But how do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Dr. Judith Orloff, author of the international bestseller, Second Sight, names five inner messages that deserve our attention.

Free Webinar Series on Organizing for a More Effective, Less Stressful Life

Marie Wetmore, founder of Lion’s Share Coaching, is presenting a free evening webinar series on organizing.

Koko FitClubs Host Cancer Fundraising Challenge

Koko FitClubs of Brookline and West Roxbury are taking part in a national challenge to raise $20,000 for the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Inspiring Greater Health and Wealth

Pam Pearson, founder of Wealthy Healthy Women, announces a health and wealth event on June 15, near Portland, Maine.

Mind-Body Connection Workshop to Boost Health

Carolyn Romano, president of the TS Center for Spiritual Studies, in Arlington, will present a talk on the latest mind-body medicine research.

Mastermind Class on Creating a Life That Matters

Donna Markussen, founder of Your Inspired Truth, is leading a mastermind class, “Creating A Life That Matters”, at the TS Center for Spiritual Studies, in Arlington.

New Positive Parenting Groups in Cambridge

Donna Torney, MA, LMHC, is creating support groups with a focus on positive parenting.

Herbstalk Returns to Somerville

Herbstalk, a unique plant education event that encompasses hands-on herbal workshops, urban plant walks and a marketplace of local herbal vendors, returns to the Armory in Somerville.

Networking Event for Wonder Women

The Bi-Annual Networking event for Wonder Women of Boston takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., June 13 at the Living Room, in Boston.

EarthFest Returns to the Hatch Shell

The Radio 92.9 EarthFest returns to the Hatch Memorial Shell, in Boston, with a lineup of national acts, local bands and music.

Make Way for the Annual Duckling Day Parade

The Friends of the Boston Public Garden celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12, with the annual Duckling Day parade.

Paws 4 A Cure Walk Supports Care for Animals in Need

The sixth annual Paws 4 A Cure walk, at Lake Lake Quannapowitt, in Wakefield, will raise money for veterinary hospitals throughout the U.S.